Library Calendar of Events

We have special programs and events each month at the Library. Our monthly calendars help keep you informed (links in blue buttons to download). Check our new calendar each month OR check out our Library Facebook Page.

Programs occur Monday-Thursday, and on Saturdays. The Library is closed on Fridays & Sundays.

For more information, many of our special Library Events and Library Programs are described further below:

MARCH 2025 Calendar

Seasonal Programs

Winter Reading Challenge

Now through March 17th

All ages are invited to participate in the Winter Reading Challenge. Sign up and complete challenges to earn points. By completing 5, 10, or 15 challenges - you become eligible for prizes!

More details, including the list of challenges, can be found on this Winter Reading Flyer.

You can Sign Up by using the QR code to the right or on the attached flyer, or through the following link: https://samtwilsonlibrary.readsquared.com/Register.aspx. As always, ask one of our friendly librarians if you need help signing up.

So get signed up and start completing those challenges!

Winter Reading Challenge flyer

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

For ages 0-5

It's never too early to start reading! Register your baby or toddler for the 1,000 Books Challenge on ReadSquared. This program is designed to help children read 1,000 books before they enter Kindergarten and encourage life-long reading habits. Once you've earned enough points, you'll receive a completion certificate you can print and share!

You can Sign Up by using the QR code to the right on the attached flyer, or through the following link: https://samtwilsonlibrary.readsquared.com/Register.aspx. As always, ask one of our friendly librarians if you need help signing up.

1000 books before kindergarten is a reading challenge for ages 0-5. Sign up on ReadSquared.

Special Events

Tunes & Tales with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, March 29th at 1:00 pm (at the Safe Room)

Join us for a musical storytime and crafts with a special guest from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra!

For all ages.

Tunes and tales will be at the Arlington Safe Room on Saturday, March 29th at 1:00pm.

On My Own: Teen Finance Simulation

Wednesday, April 2nd at 4:00 - 6:00 pm (at the Safe Room)

"On My Own" is a hands-on, real-life budgeting simulation that gives young people the opportunity to experience adulthood in a fun and exciting way.

For teens and young adults - ages 13-18

On my own finance simulation for teens. April 2nd at 4:00 at the Arlington safe room.

Children's Programs

Preschool Storytime!

10:30 am on Tuesdays at the Library

LA HORA DE CUENTOS

Every Tuesday we enjoy stories, songs, counting, dancing, and a great way for parent interaction with your little one.

The program is designed to build early language & literacy foundations in toddlers and pre-school children ages 5 and under.

We also sneak in lots of early literacy and social skill building. See more for English here. and Spanish here.

Preschool Storytime every Tuesday at 10:30am. For ages 5 and under

Builder's Club!

Now on Thursdays at 4:00 pm at the Library

Builder's Club is back! Join us on Thursdays for LEGO challenges and free-build time

Ages 5 and under must be supervised.

Builder's Club is a LEGO program for kids. On Thursdays at 4:00pm at the library.

Chess Club Mondays!

5:00 - 6:30 pm on Mondays

Join all ages & levels of experience for a game of strategy and problem solving. You're invited to learn and master the art of chess. No registration necessary.

* Students under 12 must be signed in and accompanied by parent or designated adult while in the library. We require the parent/responsible person to remain onsite throughout the program. There is seating available on the patio (weather permitting) or you may stay in your vehicle in the parking lot. Please see staff if another arrangement needs to be made.

Chess club is for all ages. Mondays from 5:00-6:30pm.

S.T.E.M. Thursdays!

STEM 4:30 pm - on Thursdays

Your local library is the place that offers exploration and discovery: S.T.E.M.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math - with projects chosen to engage children. (ages 5+)

Free to all explorers recommended ages 5+. No registration required.

STEM schedule for November, meeting every Thursday at 4:30pm at the Library

Homeschool Hangout

March 5th at 10:30 am: Paint a Flower Pot (at the library)

March 19th at 10:30 am: Garden Planning w/ Miss Ginger (at the Community Garden)

Are you a new homeschool parent? Are you looking to make connections to other homeschool groups? Do you want a place the kids can play and learn?

Join us for coffee and connections the first Wednesday of the month! Registration is required for the March 19th event.

Homeschool hangout programs are on March 5th and 19th. Registration is required for the March 19th program. Call the library for details.

New Program!

Pokémon Club

March 12th at 4:00 pm

Wanna catch 'em all? Then come to Pokémon Club! Bring your cards to trade and hangout with fellow fans.

For all ages.

Pokémon Club is on Wednesday March 12th at 4:00pm. For all ages.

New Program!

Books & Barks

Every 4th Saturday at 10:30

Do you have a reluctant reader? Reading aloud to a therapy dog can boost confidence and they're the best audience! Sign up for one-on-one reading time with a library pup.

Registration is required.

Read to a therapy dog on March 22nd. Registration is required. Call or visit the library to sign up.

New Program!

Let's Grow: Gardening for Kids

2nd Saturdays at 1:00 pm.

March: Bird Houses

Come learn and garden at the library (or community garden) with master gardener, Miss Ginger! We will have a new topic and hands on activity each month.

Let's Grow Gardening for kids is every 2nd saturday. Registration is required. Call or visit the library to sign up.

Tween/Teen Programs

Teen Study Hall & Homework Help

Tuesdays from 3:00 - 5:00pm

Need a quiet place to study? Need homework help? Come study with friends at the library! A tutor will be available from 3:00 - 4:00 for homework help. Supplies and access to Homework Hotline are provided.

For tweens and teens.

Tween and Teen study hall is every Tuesday from 3:00-5:00pm.

Teen Art

Every 1st Saturday at 2:00 pm

This month: Northern Lights w/ oil pastels

Unleash your creativity at our teen-focused art program! Every 1st Saturday at 2:00. No registration is required!

For tweens and teens.

Teen art is on second Saturdays at 2:00 pm. No registration is required.

Adult Programs

Book Club for Adults

1:30 pm - Last Wednesday each month.
No registration required

This book chat is for all adult ages to share about our current book selection, what you're currently reading, or what you've read.

We encourage sharing all reviews and suggestions for other members of the group. Great way to reconnect, meet people, make new friends, and add great book ideas to your reading list.

The Secrets We Kept Book Cover

Next Book Club Meeting:
March 26th at 1:30 pm

March Book: The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott

New Program!

Let's Grow: Gardening for Adults

2nd Saturdays at 11:00 am

Are you a gardener? Just getting started? Join us for Let's Grow on second Saturdays to learn from a master gardener. Each month will cover a different topic.

For all experience levels.

Let's Grow Gardening for adults is every 2nd Saturday at 11:00.

Library Friends of Arlington

Non-Resident Library Card Sponsorship for Seniors

- Want to join a great library?
- Age 50 or older?
- Live outside the Arlington town limits?

That's the only qualifications needed for this great sponsorship by the Library Friends of Arlington.

See Staff for more information. Offer only available for non-residents & while cards last.

LFA Senior NR Card Sponsor

ART Literacy - All Ages

Teen Art

Every 1st Saturday at 2:00 pm

This month: Northern Lights w/ oil pastels

Unleash your creativity at our teen-focused art program! Every 1st Saturday at 2:00. No registration is required!

For tweens and teens.

Teen art is on first Saturdays at 2:00pm.

Art Club

The 3rd Saturday of each month

March 15th: Rock Painting

We will do a different craft or art project each month.

Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Art club is on third Saturdays at 11:00am. For ages 9 and up.

Kids ZONE DIY Craft Day - Take & Make Kits

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for the Kids ZONE DIY Craft Day.

Take & Make craft kits will be available, while supply lasts.

All instructions and supplies will be included and kits will be labeled for any additional glue, tape, etc. will be needed.

Kid Zone Take and Make Craft Kits every second saturday of the month

Kid's Art

Every 1st Saturday at 11:00 am

March 1st: Craft Stick Scrape Painting

Join us every first Saturday for Kid's Art! Unleash your creativity with a different project each month.

Contact the library for more information, email library@townofarlington.org or call 901.867.1954

Kid's Art is every first Saturday at 11:00.

Check out these great Read With Me Storytimes, and other videos on the Storytime Page.

You can also see more on our Library Facebook Page.

 Read With Me Storytime with Friends

Bedtime Storytime